Currently fuel economy is more than just saving money. It involves environmental, ecological and even geopolitical issues. Auto manufacturers have responded to higher fuel prices and greater ecological liability by invoking a range of technologies that include diesels, gasoline-electric hybrids, and highly tuned conventional gasoline engines.
High-Mileage Passenger Cars
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High-Mileage SUVs
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Honda Civic Hybrid
41 City / 51 Hwy. The Civic Hybrid is just about as comfortable and stylish as a compact sedan can be, with little sacrifice in drivability.
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Ford Escape Hybrid
36 City/31 Hwy (2WD), 32 City/29 Hwy (4WD). If cars like the Prius and Civic Hybrid are too small for your daily needs, the Ford Escape Hybrid may be the solution to your problem.
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Honda Fit
33 City/38 Hwy (manual). Known globally as the "Jazz," the Fit comes to America with excellent gas mileage, peppy acceleration and a versatile interior.
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Lexus RX 400h
32 City/27 Hwy (2WD), 31 City/27 Hwy (4WD). Better mileage and fewer emissions. More power and improved drivability. If you like the RX 350, you'll like the
RX 400h
more.
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Toyota Camry Hybrid
40 City / 38 Hwy. The best-selling car in America is also available as the most fuel-efficient mid-size sedan on the road.
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Mercury Mariner Hybrid
33 City / 29 Hwy. In addition to all the capabilities of the Escape SUV, the Mariner Hybrid features more sophisticated styling.
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Toyota Prius
60 City / 51 Hwy. More than a status symbol among environmentalists and celebrities, the
Prius
is also a very accommodating passenger car.
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Saturn VUE Green Line Hybrid
27 City/32 Hwy. The VUE Green Line Hybrid delivers roughly 20-percent better fuel economy than its four-cylinder, gasoline-only counterpart.
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Toyota Yaris
34 City/40 Hwy (manual), 34 City/39 Hwy (automatic). This Japanese car with distinctively "Euro" design gets impressive miles per gallon ratings — even as an automatic.
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Toyota Highlander Hybrid
32 City / 27 Hwy. All the room and versatility of a mid-size SUV combined with the fuel economy and emissions advantages of gas-electric hybrid technology.
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